17th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE on ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has been organizing Biennial Conferences on Entrepreneurship since 1994. These conferences provide a forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their research findings and experiences in entrepreneurship development. Deliberations on contemporary issues of relevance and interest have opened up new avenues to advance entrepreneurship on a much broader scale. The conferences are organized under the aegis of the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED), setup by EDII. EDII has organized sixteen Biennial Conferences from 1994 to 2025.
In line with the sixteen biennial conferences held over the past 32 years, the 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship continues to serve as an established forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their ideas and research findings with other researchers, professionals and thinkers in the field. This conference provides an opportunity to exchange feedback and refine their research pursuits. Researchers are invited to contribute papers and reports that explore and expand upon the field of entrepreneurship theory and practice.
Dates:
February 24 - 26, 2027 (Wednesday to Friday)
Venue:
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India,
Bhat, Gandhinagar – 382 428,
Gujarat, India
- Conference Dates: February 24 - 26, 2027
- Full Paper Submission: November 13, 2026
- Acceptance Decision: November 27, 2026
- Registration: December 31, 2026
- Extended Abstract (approximately 2000 words): August 7, 2026
- Decisions on the acceptance of Extended Abstracts: August 14, 2026
- Paper Development Workshop for Conference Paper: August 28, 2026
Highlights of Sixteen Biennial Conferences
Programme Structure
Conference Themes and Focus Areas
The 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship invites research contributions that advance theory and practice across diverse contexts. We welcome submissions on the following themes:
Themes are not mutually exclusive. We welcome submissions that bridge multiple themes and offer interdisciplinary perspectives. Papers addressing emerging topics not explicitly listed above are equally encouraged, provided they contribute to advancing entrepreneurship scholarship and practice.
Please upload your contributions at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bice2027 or send your contributions to conference@ediindia.org.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit full papers prepared according to the below submission guidelines. Submissions should present original research, be properly structured, and adhere to the specified word limit and referencing style. All papers will undergo a peer-review process.
📄 Formatting
- Microsoft Word format
- Language: English
- Length: 5,000 to 8,000 words (incl. all content)
👤 Author Details
- All authors listed in correct order
- Name, Designation, Affiliation, Address, Email
- Biographical sketch (50 words)
🧱 Paper Structure
- Title page with author details
- Structured abstract & keywords (up to six)
- Main text, references & biographies
🔤 Font & Formatting
- Times New Roman
- Body: 12 pt, single-spaced
- Headings: Bold 13 pt
- Sub-headings: Italic 12 pt
📊 Figures & Tables
- Figures: Caption below, numbered
- Tables: Title above, numbered
- Captions italicized (11 pt)
- Sequential numbering mandatory
- Source citation required
📝 Extended Abstract
- Background & research problem
- Objectives & methodology
- Findings & implications
- Limitations & originality
- 800–1000 words (keywords excluded)
- 4–6 keywords
📚 Reference Style
- APA 6th or 7th Edition
- APA Reference Examples
🔍 Review Process
- Blind peer review
- Plagiarism check using Turnitin
- Generative AI usage must be declared
- Submitting author responsible for approvals
- No legal liability for disputes
Publication
Abstracts of accepted papers will be published by a reputed publisher with ISBN.
Authors are encouraged to submit full articles to any journal of their choice, including EDII's The Journal of Entrepreneurship.
Collaboration with Journals
(To be announced soon)
Post Conference Paper Development workshop with collaborated Journal
Special Offer for Journal of Entrepreneurship (JoE) Subscription
- The Journal of Entrepreneurship is a peer-reviewed quarterly publication by EDII, published by SAGE since 1992.
- Conference delegates may also get opportunities for collaborative research using GEM India data.
- A special 20% discount on the subscription is available exclusively for conference delegates.
🎉 Conference Special Discount
Enjoy 20% off on all the JoE subscription categories listed below!
Subscription Category India South Asia Individual Subscription – Print Only ₹6,430.00 £93.00 Institutional Subscription – E-access ₹9,505.00 £100.00 Institutional Print subscription incl. free online access ₹11,180.00 £145.00 Individual – Single Print Issue ₹1,770.00 £26.00 Institutional – Single Print Issue ₹3,070.00 £40.00
Conference Fee
Registration Fee
- Indian delegates: ₹ 11,000/-
- Foreign delegates: US$ 350/-
100% Registration Fee Waiver
For Ph.D./FPM scholars, upon application not in employment and not supported by their institutes/universities. A certificate from the Research Guide or Head of Department (HOD) must be submitted as proof.
- Only participating delegates are provided accommodation. Non-participating guests (including spouse) shall pay ₹ 1,200/- (Indian guests) and US$ 60/- (International guests) per day separately.
- Authors/delegates who wish to occupy accommodation during pre- and post-conference days shall pay ₹ 1,200/- (Indian delegates) and US$ 60/- (International delegates) per day separately.
- GST @ 18% will be charged extra as per Indian Government rules.
Bank Account Transfer Details
| Beneficiary Name | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India |
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank Ltd. |
| Address of Bank | Super Mall - Infocity, Near GH-0 Circle, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382009, India |
| Account Type | Saving Bank Account |
| Account Number | 0132011021000 |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000260 |
| Swift Code | IBKLINBB009 |
3rd Doctoral Colloquium
The EDII 3rd Doctoral Colloquium is an avenue for doctoral students of EDII and other institutes/universities to present and discuss their research ideas, proposals and empirical work. It is a platform for the generation exchange of new knowledge and ideas related to diverse aspects of Entrepreneurship, including Entrepreneurship Theory, Entrepreneurship Policy, Entrepreneurship Education & Capacity Building, Manifestations of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Context, MSME Entrepreneurship, Functional Areas of Entrepreneurship and developmental studies. The colloquium will be open to researchers who intend to showcase and discuss their research ideas and work in-progress, with peers, experts and other research scholars.
Three Best Doctoral Work Awards: research support of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousands only) for three best doctoral works, which the Doctoral Scholars can claim within the next two years upon request. The candidate must acknowledge this funding and EDII in any publication produced using this seed capital.
The Doctoral Colloquium will be held on February 23, 2027 (Tuesday).
Conference Secretariat
Conference Host
Dr. Sunil Shukla
Ahmedabad, India
Conference Chair
Dr. Satyajit Majumdar
Ahmedabad, India
Advisory Board
Confirmation awaited
Organizing Committee
Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya
Professor & Director, Department of Entrepreneurship Education
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Amit Kumar Dwivedi
Professor & Director, Department of Government Projects
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Pankaj Bharti
Associate Professor and In-Charge – Western Regional Office
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Abdul Razak
Associate Faculty
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Suman Kumar Das
Assistant Professor
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Sonali Narbariya
Assistant Professor
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Tiyasa Mishra
Academic Associate
EDII, AhmedabadDr. Rajat Sharma
Entrepreneurship Expert
EDII, AhmedabadMr. Ganpathi Batthini
In-Charge – Library and Information Centre, & Coordinator, CREED
EDII, AhmedabadPost-Conference Sightseeing (Optional)
The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue (182 meters), stands as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Located in Gujarat, it symbolizes national unity, leadership, and integrity, and offers visitors a memorable cultural and historical experience amidst scenic surroundings.
As part of the post-conference, EDII is organizing an optional sightseeing tour to the Statue of Unity on Saturday, 27 February 2027. Interested participants may join this tour by paying an additional transportation fee of ₹.750/-, food and entry tickets will be borne by the participants. This visit offers a unique opportunity to experience one of India’s most iconic national landmarks.
